How to Conceal Carry EDC your Knife 

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What options do you suggest for small and belt carry. I carry and I'm very skilled , but I'm always seeking uogrades and more skill lol, I think most of us do. At 45, I've boxed, have 2o years of different martial arts training and fights, but my true love and passion has always been weapons, knives and batons mostly. I'm seeking the best behind the belt or waist carry, about 1.5 inch blade, hand and finger guarded knife for edc. I've seen what a slipped hand looks like, and while defending chances are blood will get on that hand, so having guards is very important to me. I did have customs knives made for me, and they are absolutely perfect, but costly, and I need to get some for my sons and daughters now, who are older and moved out. I did train them, but again, this is real life, an attack by surprise from the rear allows for 6 seconds before the lights go out, a bit longer for someone who understands and stays relaxed and moves quickly, but not much. I find a small blade is the absolute best, it allows speed, enough edge to attack hands and arms , and long enough to cause damage to the leg of the attacker as well. Hopefully disabled at this point, but if not, they will have to ket go, allowing for a longer blade or firearm to be used.

Depending on your situations not might be worth a try. That's my preferred carry, weak side cross draw. Thank you Michael Tim

@@TkellKnives 4:50 thats horizontal bro

I misspoke…bro

Yeah bro!! 😂😂 lmao 🤷🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️😉😁

Thank you sir. Have a good day

@@TkellKnives TALK WITH YOUR HANDS A LITTLE MORE SHILL.

Great feedback! I cover the deep carry static line deployments in other videos.

Thank you very much. My stuff is really different from what else is out there. I try to design around function first and just do what makes sense and forget about what everyone else is doing.

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Me too Brother.

Thank you Sir.

Thank you! It’s sells super fast.

Thank you Dave

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you Bother! I know a guy that has a few he’d be willing to part with

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SFMF!! I’m the same crossdraw is where it’s at for me.

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Thank you Brother!

Thank you Sir

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you Sir

I have tried that off center buckle setup. Great suggestion!

@@TkellKnives Remember that Greg Thompson SOCP dagger? One way to carry it is in the upper part of your fly, horizontally, right below your belt. Only the finger ring sticks out. Unfortunately zippered flies are not likely to allow for it.

Interesting idea, I think if I had to choose I'd go with a static line deep carry IWB.

@@TkellKnives My setup is defined by unobtrusiveness, easy and sure grip and single hand reach (preferably with any hand), ability to hit the target within one second. So I carry a Leatherman Charge as utulity on the belt in the back, a six-inch monkey wrench in the back pocket on the right as a primary tool to be used yawara style on kyusho points and to crash the joints, and a Manasherov Toro in the back pocket on the left for extreme circumstances only. Yet another folder, a Specwog Alfa Warrior in my waist bag as a rescue knife (it's too tight to use its improvised Emerson Wave feature for SD)

Can't fault you for having multiple options

Thank you!

Thank you very much.

Agree 👍

Thank you Brother

Thank you sir

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Quality snaps are pretty good. Bandolier studs can also be good, and quieter, fasteners. I like the one on my tanker holster.

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I second that carry style. Thank you

Thank you. Semper Fidelis Brother

Same here brother. Thank you 👊🇺🇸

Thank you very much for the sub and thank you for the information. Very valuable experience that you bring to the table.

We haven’t added the new style clips to the website yet, but if you want the IWB vertical, add the multi clip to the cart and put it in the notes . Thank you

Thank you sir.

Folders have a place for general task and some companies make some good blades. Myself and many other people choose to carry a blade for more than general task...like defense. For a defensive application deployment time is slower on a folder, they mount in your pocket which limits accessibility to only the side your carrying it on, if the folder doesn't lock up all the way in the heat of the moment the consequences to your fingers can be devastating. Many a person has lost fingers due to a lock failing. Folders are typically horribly balanced. A fixed blade has less failure points, can be accessed both strong and weak handed, is better balanced (mine are at least) and generally are more robust for heavy duty task like prying.

You are something. I recommend some foil fencing training for you as well. And a handy pepper spray for PC. Live long and prosper!

@@peterbogart4531 Oh, foil. Oh, no, honey, I'm to old to do the footwork anymore. I'm a stand your ground girl. It's eyes, ears and throat for me anymore.

@@peterbogart4531me either even with a really small one

Skinny chick with a 8inch blade under her armpit and a firearm on her waist, sounds american

I keep a machete strapped between my shoulders, a cold steel recon tanto strapped to my left calf,3 pocket knives and a hatchet on my right hip along with two boot knives with a shotgun across my shoulder and a colt 45 on my other hip. I think I got all bases covered🤣🫨🤣😎

That’s interesting. I might have to try that.

I like the combatant with a DCC 5.1 HLRu.

I like to dress clean and trim, dress causal trousers with a tucked in shirt. Unless it is blistering hot I wear a light sport coat or a light waist coat (vest) which covers the handles protruding from various "inside my trousers, clipped to my belt" positions. If I have to go in somewhere that I might remove my jacket, everything I carry quickly unclips and hides in the jacket pockets. If it is too hot for a jacket then it is a couple of smaller knives in the larger, loose pockets of the dress pants. Denims are usually too tight a fit for concealing anything. Maybe ditch the denims and upgrade to business casual. Boot carry is an option to ...

Man that is insane. Things are crazy these days

I wear the suspenders that hook over your belt everyday. I keep my belt looser so it doesn't take cinching it down to keep all the heavy stuff I carry up. I don't strap my blade to them though, might have to try that.

I am 25. Carpenter and welder. I used to wear suspenders. I prefer them over a belt. But once I started to conceal carry, i had to go back to a belt, to give some rigidity to my waist line.

You should try those Dickies suspenders that slide over your belt. They're pretty special. Let's you wear your belt but keeps your pants around your waist.

@@TkellKnives Yup been using those for a decade or so. Under my untucked shirt. love them!

You will want to avoid having your suspenders grabbed, of course.

I couldn’t agree more!

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Thank you Sir. I hear that all the time about carrying in CA

I misspoke. Vertical is up and down, horizontal is “long ways” depending on the blade it will come horizontal unless it’s a larger blade like the Mercenary, Sapper, or Bushman which come vertical.

Thank you for clearing this up.@@TkellKnives

Disregard, i see from a comment perry suspenders.

Possibly wear shoulder holsters with belt straps?

It is a Raider with smooth micarta. I don’t offer the smooth anymore. It was rarely ordered and keeping it on hand didn’t make much sense.

I personally go between the Raider and the Striker. The Nightstalker is my best seller. The ring helps with fast deployment and retention.

That’s very common. I still carry the piranha which is my small pocket sized fixed blade.

@Tkell Knives my folder is a kershaw volt ss, and then my fixed blade is a cheap one from Walmart just because I haven't found one I like the feel of in my budget

My blades are known for grip comfort, balance, and ccw carry.

@@TkellKnives yeah I've seen a lot of good reviews, would get one of yours but there just over my budget

Same sheath that comes with the blade just using the “IWB only plastic clip” tkellknives.com/products/extra-belt-clips

It most definitely would. I have a lot of customers that wear them scout carry (horizontal on your back) when riding.

That’s the Striker, yes it does come with that sheath. I’m releasing the the next batch for reservations next week, the last batch of 132 lasted 2 weeks. Tkellknives.com sign up for the newsletter. That’s where I announce the blade drops.

If it's along your belt line horizontal it shouldn't be a problem. I happen to have a belly

@@TkellKnives looking at it through my eyes your belly is perfectly flat and ripped remember I’m blind lol thank you so much

I personally wouldn't classify 8-12 inch blades as EDC so I cant recommend any ways to carry concealed.

@@TkellKnives that’s the point I am trying to make- if you COULD carry a “large” blade, you would! Whether that means concealed or not, a “ large “ knife would then be considered EDC. I personally live in “remote” Alaska. But believe me, even here we have tree huggers and anti gunners. So I keep my 9 1/2” Bowie concealed. With a big knife, no need for three knives and a prybar! I have used my Bowie to hammer nails , pry open doors, even carved out a door to facilitate a code lockable door handle. And I still pull it out to cut my steak at the local events. I love the looks I get! The men I sit with love it, but it also gives reason for the tree huggers to hate, unfortunately. Those that scream tolerance have none.

I believe it’s 3 1/4. I’m working on a shorter blade version. The nightshades would be in that limit. And the Nightguard is 3’

Great advice!

@@TkellKnives definitely wasn’t trying to be a know it all douche as I didn’t come with it, I learned it from Kyle and just wanted to share . I appreciate your response and your video, I’m definitely going to check out some of your knives.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Stay frosty, Rick

I didn't take it that way at all.

@@TkellKnives oh good, I know the internet is full of know it alls and I didn’t want to come off that way! Again thanks for the instruction and your kindness. Rick

Defoor knows his craft for sure. You're right, the interwebs makes everyone an expert on everything. And there's no room for discussion or discourse anymore. I for one don't mind differing pints of view. Thank you for watching

I carry both a firearm and a fixed blade. Typically the blade is crossdraw appendix. Firearm is IWB 3 o’clock. I just can’t get down with AIWB pistol carry. There are lots of guys that carry appendix crossdraw and AIWB strong side pistol.

@@TkellKnives Thanks, I really appreciate the feedback. I was checking out the website and hopefully I can snag a "Nighthawk" sometime soon! Do you have any suggestions for a better style to use for EDC?

That’s a very popular blade. You would be happy with it. If you don’t like the ring blades. The combatant or Raider are great for edc also.

@@TkellKnives I appreciate the feedback. I'll take another look at the other two you suggested and see which I prefer.

Some of the IWB clips might work for you. I do have thousands of skinny customers that have been able to wear my blades CCW

That’s the Nightstalker. Currently sold out but the Nightstalker CG is in stock. tkellknives.com/products/nightstalker-cg

I’ve had that request before. I don’t have it, but I’ll look into it.

@@TkellKnives I got scared you were gonna slice your side when you put your knife back.

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Thank you brother. I have a clip by DCC, the monoblock. that really holds very tight to fabric. You could horizontal carry with that clip on sweatpants. tkellknives.com/products/extra-belt-clips

Cross draw is just my preference for a few reasons. For me cross draw is less about speed and more about visibility and defense posture. Cross draw is typically in a location on your belt that is unused, which allows for side carry of other items, cross draw prints less, also when drawing a blade from cross draw whether your drawing weak or strong hand your hands are more in a position to defend your vitals front the front. Vertical in the 9 o'clock or 3 o'clock (where i carry other CCW items) position can expose your torso more, is slower to get the blade in front of you, and telegraphs your movements more. It isn't "wrong" to not carry cross draw it just suits some defense styles better than others. You're wise to train with drawing from what is most comfortable for you.

@@TkellKnives thank you for your help I'm going to try cross draw for a week and see how I feel .I been training and carrying my blade the way I do for years but this will be interesting

Maybe just switch up your weak side blade for a cross draw blade, and see how that goes. Just incase you need it you'll have your trained way as back up in case you hate cross draw. I'm the same way. I feel like an alien when I try new carry styles.

If you like ring blades, the nightstalker. The Combatant for non-ring.

I love them. I still need a belt to hold my gear but the gear is heavy. I despise cinching a belt down so tight that my lower half goes numb, enter the perry suspenders. A true lifesaver

Thank you brother

That is a big dagger to try and conceal carry. What’s “best” depends on your training and preferences. I’m not versed in cane or sword use so I can’t really offer any useful information on them.

The two best choices for sword cane are the Cold Steel and the United Cutlery Night Watchman if you want a long blade. Both have 24" narrow backsword spear-point blades with a half-length "false edge" which is sharpenable. The scabbard tubes are both heavy, thick aluminum suitable to be a club in the weak hand for a guard. I chose the Night Watchman because it has a 1065 Carbon steel blade bolted to the handle with four tec head "Chicago screws." The Cold Steel has a stainless steel blade fastened with two or three split pins. I prefer carbon steel for anything over 20 inches and carbon steel is more likely to bend and return if you hit something hard in the thrust. The Night Watchman blade is perfectly stiff enough to penetrate anything penetratable. I think the bolts are stronger and allow easier modification if you want a install a different handle. Plus the Night Watchman was about 20 dollars cheaper. VERY illegal in most places but a well dressed old man with an elegant black cane will attract no attention except from the predators ... and my goodness, will they be surprised. The scabbard tubes come long, so if you want to shorten it to use as an actual walking aid, shorten it from the bottom. The top has a machined flange to allow easy return of the blade to the scabbard. The UC version comes with a hard foot not suitable for actual walking use but the hard food is intended as a thrusting point. Run the hard tip under boiling water to expand it and it will easily come off preventing any scratching from trying to cut it free. Replace it with a one inch drugstore cane tip after shortening and you are ready to go. Before you cut it to length (I used a hacksaw and a mitre box) be sure to push the foam tip retainer up into the tube so you don't cut it. Mine is beautiful, elegant cane with a great handle perfectly suitable for a night out dancing. I use a Cold Steel Tactical Axe Head Cane for the rough and tumble of every day use - it is a great club. Plus I carry a pepper spray and two to three knives. Hope that helps. Cheers!

Semper Fidelis Brother

How do you be a decent human?

You are very welcome.

That’s the Striker.

Thank you for watching, glad you found me! I only have time these days to make sheaths for my blades. The Steve Tarani TCQ blades have my concealment designed sheath and are built for appendix carry CQB deployment.

Vertical and horizontal aren’t concepts, they are directions of orientation. I’m not sure what the question is.

Thank you! It sure is easier to stare at man bodies without getting caught on RU-vid. Glad I could help